Three days that is all I have left before I am back to work and the children are back to school. My third child's first day of high school and my youngest starts his new school. He will be there for two years before he joins the others at high school. Of course, by then my eldest two will be in college, or sixth form. That is truly a scary thought.

But best news, I am done with my round of edits, now all I can do is sit back and wait. I am sending book 2 out to my beta readers, lets hope they like it.

The craft fair is done, sadly only about ten customers came the whole day, so few of us actually sold anything, some nothing. I sold two items, but I did have a fantastic day and met some new ladies who I will be keeping in contact with.

On the plus side, I did take my book, and some free samples and my business card, which a few people took and a few of the store holders. So that was good. Glad I took them with me.

Now I can get back to editing as the edits come in, and back to book 2, YAY. Exciting time ahead.

I literally have three days left before the children break up. One of my boys will be going away all week, as the Year 6 group do. He is very excited about going and need to get everything packed today. Well what hasn't already been done. I will be checking my list, twice, and making sure everything he takes he needs, fun.....

I cannot believe that half term is over and I don't think I managed to get much done at all.

Of course unless you count the pile of ironing I did, the housework, taking care of the kids.

And of course a few hours here and there making craft items.

Nope not much done.

I did manage three chapters edited though. I also sold a few books this week, how cool is that. One of the ladies messaged me to say she cannot wait for book 2, that is the best thing ever an author to hear.

Can you believe that the half term is almost over. That means I have eight weeks left at work before the six week holidays. That cannot come quick enough for me.

There does not seem to be enough hours in the day to everything I need to do. Editing is slow, but I am getting there. With the help of a few friends and my mother in law we will get there. I was hoping book 2 would have been out by now, but in my opinion, all good things comes to those who wait, at least I hope so.

Many of you know I am crafting when I am not writing/editing. Talking to a lovely lady one day I mentioned I was an author, not that is unknown as my username has it in the title. We got talking and she asked for a link to my book saying she would buy it.

Like many authors, we know people say they will, but don't always. So when I noticed the next day I had had a sale. I knew she had. What I did not expect was the day after a message to say she had read it already and when was book 2 coming out. I think my jaw hit the floor. I was gobsmacked she had read it that quickly and enjoyed it.

That made my day, so today back to the edits ready for me to get my book uploaded and go solo.

As many of you are now aware, my publisher is closing, but my plans to self publish remain. As soon as I know more on when she will take them down and return the rights to me, i will let you know.

Recently I read that many authors are either part of or have a street team. I don't know much about them, do I start one, do others start it, do I even need one?

If I am self publishing, maybe I should. I would really love to hear your thoughts, or ideas about this, thank you in advance.

Oh can I just say, I am not worried about losing my publisher, yes I am saddened by it, but really I need to think positively.

If I can just reach one reader who enjoys my book, I will be happy, if I find two, three, or more, I will be thrilled. After all my goal is to be read.

I could stand here and gabble on about all my book ideas that I have planned. And trust me if I start I may not be able to stop, seriously. All I ever wanted from writing is to find those readers who love my books that they have to share them, and maybe have a fanbase like so many other talented authors out there. Tracie Puckett has been one of my biggest inspiration to do it. I have seen her soar so high with her fantastic books, that I feel that now the time is right for me, this is the path I was meant to take.

So from here on, I have my head held high and will keep you guys all updated, those that do stop by and read. I really right now need to hear from you, I am not begging, but leave a comment...it may just make my day.....(it really will....<3)